Filmmakers from Wisconsin make their mark in Hollywood and around the globe. The Wisconsin Film Festival is proud to showcase work from some Wisconsin's most accomplished filmmakers, University of Wisconsin Alumni, and emerging Wisconsin filmmakers.

Wisconsin's Own is a juried competition for the Golden Badger Awards.

For filmmakers with "Wisconsin ties"; this is defined as either:

The film was shot primarily or significantly (at least one-third) on location in Wisconsin.

One or more of the film's principle creative personnel-director, producer, screenwriter,
cinematographer, lead actor, etc.--must be one of the following: a) Wisconsin native b) former
Wisconsin resident for one or more years c) current Wisconsin resident or d) alumnus or currently enrolled in a Wisconsin college or university.

Wisconsin Film Festival is grateful for support from The Great Dane, proud sponsor of Wisconsin's Own and creator of the infamous Juicy Brewski.